The value of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules

Background: Solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) are common imaging findings. Many studies have indicated that 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) is an accurate test for distinguishing benign and malignant SPNs. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of malignant SPNs. Methods: We systematically searched the PubMed and Embase databases up to March...